Despite the high intensity rivalry between Lawrence-Nelson and Superior, the Raiders were outmatched Thursday as Superior swept the Raiders in three sets, 25-14, 25-16 and 25-23. Superior has been a regular qualifier for the state C-2 championship while the Raiders toil in Class D-2, playing above their class in a majority of their games. Adding to the weight is an road heavy schedule.

The differences in numbers, experience and size were on full display. The Raiders played at a high energy level but Superior was just too much. The loss left the Raiders with a 3-2 record for the season whi...